Well, Maine (state) is listed as #2 for worst states for lyme disease.... (Vermont #1).

/247wallst.com/special-report/2017/06/15/12-worst-states-for-lyme-disease/5/Kid#1: Extremely sick for several years, very difficult to treat, but doing great now!Kid#2: Still sick now despite being treated for years but doing better (not well yet).Kid#3: Generally good but relapsing off/on. Me: Adv Labs positive 2016 (suspected I passed to my kids)-not as sick as others, mostly battling fatigue and yeast issues (heart/kidney issues resolved)Treating with herbals now.

Although I believe I was infected on the mainland, I easily could have been bitten while on the island. I used to frequently camp on isle ah haut and kayak/camp on the nearby islands. Although it’s a beautiful island, I am sure that not unlike many of the islands off of stonington, there is a huge problem with ticks.

Nah, those pesky pathogens would probably still survive those blasts! Kid#1: Extremely sick for several years, very difficult to treat, but doing great now!Kid#2: Still sick now despite being treated for years but doing better (not well yet).Kid#3: Generally good but relapsing off/on. Me: Adv Labs positive 2016 (suspected I passed to my kids)-not as sick as others, mostly battling fatigue and yeast issues (heart/kidney issues resolved)Treating with herbals now.

goshawk said...I recently came across an older "Yankee" magazine article I think from the 70's. Mabne 90's.

On Mogehen Island in Maine they had to eradicate all the deer to get the tick population down.

I just wonder how that is sustainable , since migrating birds can and do fly and nest on islands. They carry ticks to new places also.

Just reading the same about the monhegan island deer eradication and also flipped thru Of Ticks and Islands about testing ticks on the three islands in that area - seems like one that was more fun to write than great to read BUT I'm still curious what strains of bb are most abundant on these tiny islands. I know, I know there's many visitors who could bung different strains but I can't help but wonder what is the MOST commonly found strain. Anywho, know a family friend who was most likely bitten there and her neurolyme got really out of control, so I'm glad I'm treating now, even after 17 years!Diagnosed 2001: EM rash, tick bite on underside of right knee > Doxycycline 2 wks2002: R knee filled with fluid, surgery to drain > no connection to lyme diagnosis 2010 >joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, hadn't been able to read for years 2014 >gluten freedom, still many issues 2017 >vertigo, twitching, numbness, ataxia, extreme light and sound sensitivity 2018 > Buhner protocol starting in Jul

Although I believe I was infected on the mainland, I easily could have been bitten while on the island. I used to frequently camp on isle ah haut and kayak/camp on the nearby islands. Although it’s a beautiful island, I am sure that not unlike many of the islands off of stonington, there is a huge problem with ticks.

Yes.. So beautiful. Very sad that there's so much lyme there. If I might ask: what typifies your symptoms?

My main symptoms are neurological. Numbness/tingling in my face neck and chest. Burning scalp/face and terrible headaches when I attempt to wean off of antibiotics. Difficulty with processing information. For example, if I am trying to focus on the person who is speaking to me and there are other people talking I have a very difficult time staying focused. I imagine it’s similar to what those with attention deficit experience? Issues with memory as well.